Leadership online requires that management
overcomes communication challenges that can occur when working virtually.
Without face to face interaction, it can be tricky to create engagement,
challenge employees, spark interest in the tasks required, and facilitate
projects. New models need to be created to define the behaviors, skills,
and attributes of a successful leader in an online setting.
Differentiating average and exceptional virtual
leaders in an organization is similar to the recognizing the difference between
mediocre and professional athletes. A mediocre athlete may be technically
precise, but lack the intuitiveness and ease of a professional. Likewise, an
online manager must exhibit the behavior and skill of a virtual leader.
However, data from studies suggested that highly effective virtual leaders
intuitively display ‘constellations’ of attributes. By effectively
blending core attributes, these leaders build a collaborative online culture
that furthers instructional objectives.
What is a
Virtual Leader?
